May 25, 2017 10.01 am
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Lincolnshire falls silent for Manchester bombing victims
Lincolnshire fell silent at 11am for a minute’s silence in memory of those who died and were injured in the Manchester terror attack. Visitors to Lincoln cathedral take part in minute's silence in memory of those killed in the Manchester bomb attack earlier this week… تم نشره بواسطة BBC Radio Lincolnshire في 25 مايو، 2017 Staff…
— Lincs County Council (@LincolnshireCC) May 23, 2017
Suicide bomber Salmon Abedi struck at an Ariana Grande concert on Monday, May 22, in the foyer of Manchester Arena.
The UK’s threat level has been raised to ‘critical’ for the first time in 10 years, with thousands of armed officers on patrol in the streets around the country in preparation of any further attacks.
Pairs of armed police officers are now patrolling in Lincoln and Skegness to reassure those living and visiting the area.
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While incidents in local games may be rare, the voices of three referees in Lincolnshire underline a stark reality — the need for more action and enhanced education.
The issue is very topical this week after Tom Foley’s decision to step away from international match officiating for the foreseeable future after a “torrent of criticism and abuse,” but will continue to officiate in the Premiership.
Lincolnshire’s healthcare is preparing for winter with projects like acute respiratory hubs to address the expected surge in demand at this time of the year.
Rebecca Neno, Winter Director for the Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board, stressed the significance of these hubs for local respiratory care, addressing the NHS’s recurrent winter challenges. The Clinical Assessment Service, via the 111 helpline, swiftly connects Lincolnshire callers to local clinicians for home assessments.